Stage 5 | Thursday, 8 June | Cormoranche-sur-Saone - Salins-les-Bains | 191.1 kilometres
Stage 5 starts again north of Lyon and heads north-east towards the Jura mountains. The first half of the section, which crosses the Saone valley, is completely flat. The first foothills of the Jura are then reached.
But until the first crossing of the finish line in Salines-les-Bains after 142 kilometres, a category 3 climb is the only test for the peloton, which initially moves on a plateau. However, shortly before reaching the finish line once again, the route turns onto more mountainous terrain. Another category 3 climb and the steep Cote de Thesy (3.6 km at 8.8%, 2nd category) 15 kilometres before the end get in the way. After that, it's all downhill.
Sporting assessment of the 5th stage
A classic stage for breakaways: on the flat, the escape group has enough time to build up a decent lead, from which they can draw on in the undulating part of the day.
The sprinters are out. A classement rider from the second row - perhaps one of the young guns from the Team DSMMax Poole or Oscar Only - on the last climb to make up a few seconds on the top favourites.
Schedule, TV coverage & live stream of stage 5 of the Criterium du Dauphine 2023
The 5th stage of the Criterium du Dauphine starts at 11:45. The finish is expected to be between 16:25 and 16:52.
Eurosport will broadcast live on television from 3 p.m. - albeit on pay TV on Eurosport 2. The broadcaster will also provide a live stream on the internet, as will the paid providers GCN+ and Discovery+. The streams will also be online from 3.00 pm.
Criterium du Dauphine - Stage 5: The most important information at a glance
- Hilly stage over 191.1 kilometres
- Start of the stage: 11:45 am
- Estimated arrival time: between 16:25 and 16:52
- TV broadcast: From 3pm on Eurosport 2
- Live stream: GCN+, Discovery+ and Eurosport from 3pm
